The average bus between Dundalk and Ballaghaderreen takes 7h 40m and the fastest bus takes 3h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dundalk to Ballaghaderreen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Dundalk and Ballaghaderreen. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Ballaghaderreen at 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Cavan Bus Station and take an average of 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dundalk to Ballaghaderreen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Ballaghaderreen. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Ballaghaderreen station via Cavan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
Dundalk to Ballaghaderreen bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Dundalk Clarke Station.
Dundalk to Ballaghaderreen bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ballaghaderreen station.
The distance between Dundalk and Ballaghaderreen is 141.9 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Ballaghaderreen via Cavan Bus Station and Longford Station in around 5h 33m.